John Deere ProGator 2020A (Gas) Utility Vehicle

The City of St. Petersburg, located in Pinellas County, Florida, is seeking quotes for the procurement of one John Deere ProGator 2020A (Gas) Utility Vehicle to be used at Mangrove Bay Golf Course. The solicitation, released on January 17, 2025, requires vendors to provide a utility vehicle with specific features including a JDLink Modem, standard front and fairway rear tires, 2WD traction unit, factory-installed auxiliary hydraulics, a cargo box with hydraulic dump capability, and a quick connect kit. Vendors must have been in the turf equipment business for at least five years and be able to meet stringent insurance requirements, including $1 million in commercial general liability and commercial automobile liability. The quote submission deadline is January 28, 2025, at 3:00 pm, with a question submission deadline of January 22, 2025, at 12:00 pm. The city will award the contract to the lowest responsible and responsive vendor, with an expected delivery timeline of 90 days from contract execution. Vendors are required to register with the city's online bidding system and be registered with the Florida Department of State, Division of Corporations.

The procurement does not specify any specific set-aside designations or restrictions for disadvantaged enterprises. Vendors must comply with non-discrimination policies, E-Verify requirements, and environmentally preferable purchasing guidelines. While no incumbent vendor is explicitly mentioned, the vehicle is intended to replace an existing utility vehicle at the golf course. The solicitation is conducted under the Florida Agricultural & Lawn Equipment contract (25101900-21-STC), with a price effective date of January 13, 2025, and an expiration date of February 17, 2025. Although a specific budget range is not provided in the documents, a related quote for a John Deere 3032E Compact Utility Tractor shows a purchase price of $29,758.93, which may provide some context for the expected cost of the ProGator utility vehicle. The procurement emphasizes compliance with local and state regulations and seeks a vendor capable of providing a high-quality utility vehicle for municipal golf course operations.